Zinc could help prevent type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, study finds
Ground-breaking research elucidates a fundamental link between human zinc levels and the susceptibility to type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Published in eLife,...
Scientists find the key to remission in prediabetes
Prediabetes, a precursor to Type 2 diabetes, is associated with increased risks of heart attacks, kidney disease, eye conditions, and various cancers, heightening the...
Scientists discover a new risk factor for type 2 diabetes and mental diseases
In various communities worldwide, marriages between close relatives, a practice known as consanguinity, are common.
A new study reveals that such unions might heighten the...
New diabetes drugs can benefit your kidney and lung health
Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body uses blood sugar, and it’s very common, affecting millions worldwide.
There are different medications to...
Breast cancer drug could cause high blood sugar, study finds
Piqray (alpelisib) is a revolutionary drug offering hope to advanced breast cancer patients, specifically those with tumors expressing the PIK3CA mutation, hormone receptor-positive and...
Weekly insulin icodec shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes often involves regular insulin injections, usually taken daily. However, a new approach, insulin icodec, allows for only once-weekly injections, potentially...
This once-weekly treatment can manage type 2 diabetes better, study finds
For people living with type 2 diabetes, managing blood sugar levels is crucial, and insulin is often a key part of their treatment plan.
However,...
Many older people have undetected eye disease, study finds
Glaucoma is often dubbed the “silent thief of sight” due to its subtle onset, stealing vision slowly, without noticeable symptoms.
A recent study by the...
Scientists find new way to treat diabetic foot ulcers
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have discovered potential new treatments for diabetic foot ulcers, a condition often challenging to treat, from an unconventional...
Compound in hops may help treat metabolic syndrome, study finds
A compound derived from hops, known as TXN, has shown potential in reducing the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome, a...